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Undergraduate CUR-CME309-2021

Construction Contracts and Law

Previously CUR-CME108-2020

Build a solid understanding of the legal landscape and laws affecting construction projects in Australia. Study ways to negotiate and manage contracts and get tips from industry case studies. Learn techniques to identify risks and resolve disputes.

From

$1,812 $2,062

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 31 May 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate how the critical elements of the Australian legal system are applied with particular reference to the construction industry
  2. examine and explain concepts of the law of contract and tort to construction industry case studies

  3. evaluate alternative legal dispute resolution options on construction projects.
Topics covered
    • Introduction, Terminology and Legal Searches
    • Australian Law
    • Acts Relating to Construction
    • Introduction to Contracts
    • The Essential Elements of a Contract
    • Terms of a Contract
    • Misrepresentation, Mistake, Undue Influence and Duress
    • Termination of Remedies of Contract
    • Negligence and Nuisance
    • Property Law
    • Tenders and Dispute Resolution
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • CUR-CME108-Construction Law

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as CME108 Construction Law.

This subject introduces students to sources of law affecting building projects including the judicial system, common law and statute law, contract law and torts and dispute resolution.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Report (20%)
  • Case Study (35%)
  • eTest (45%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-CME-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management

2 available majors
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  • Level 4 Subjects - Professional
  • Level 4 Subjects - Honours

Undergraduate CUR-FAST-DEG-2021

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